Events Calendar

Wednesday,
May 14
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Volunteer
Orientation
Humane Society of Kent
County
Interested in
volunteering your time to help the animals? Then
attend our Volunteer Orientation to learn more about
the many opportunities available. For more
information on volunteering at the Humane Society of
Kent County, please visit our
Volunteer Page,
or call Tabitha Yuhas at (616) 791-8056.
Wednesday, May 21
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bissell
Blocktail Party
Regatta Plaza -
Gaslight Village, East Grand Rapids
Mingle with fellow
dog-lovers while enjoying beer, wine and sensuous
snacks. Your pooch will dine on tasty treats and
everyone will enjoy the music and on-site silent
auction where you
can bid on airline
tickets, concert tickets, Tigers tickets, a 37' HD
TV, kayaks and even a chance to have a professional
chef prepare a private gourmet dinner at your home!
After you place your bids get your pet microchipped
on site for only $25. No pooch? Come as you are or
borrow one of ours for the night! Tickets are
available now at
www.bissellblocktailparty.com
or by calling the Humane Society at (616) 791-8089.
Sponsored by: Bissell, Grand Rapids Magazine,
Merrill Lynch, Camp BowWow Kentwood, San Chez - A
Tapas Bistro, Revue Magazine, and Whiskers Resort &
Pet Spa.
Musical entertainment by:
Michelle Chenard
Saturday,
May
31
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Grand
Rapids Kennel Club "Dog Day in the Park"
Riverside Park -
Monroe Avenue
Join us for a day in
the park with all things concerning dogs. There will
be agility demonstrations, frisbee, CGC testing, dog
vendors, "dancing" with dogs, costume and talent
contests, rescue groups and much more. HSKC will
also be running a low-cost microchip clinic at the
event.
Saturday,
June 14
12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
Meow Luau - Cat
& Kitten Adopt-A-Thon
Humane Society of Kent
County
June is Adopt a Cat Month! Join us for this fun
event where you can tour the Humane Society and take
home a cat or two! Everyone is invited to the Meow
Luau - Cat & Kitten Adopt-A-Thon featuring reduced
fees for all adoptable cats and kittens, discounted
microchip IDs and delicious refreshments.
Saturdays
2008:
May 24, June 28, Aug. 9, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 15,
Dec. 6
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Baby-Ready Pets
Humane Society of Kent
County
The Humane Society of
Kent County offers a workshop to help prepare your
pet for the arrival of your bundle of joy. With a
little training and assistance, you can make it a
safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for the
whole family. To register for Baby-Ready
Pets, please contact Jennifer Self, Humane Education
Coordinator, (616) 791-8066 or
jennifer@hskc.org.
Mondays, By Appointment Only
By Appointment Only
Low Cost
Vaccination Clinic
Humane Society of Kent
County
Vaccinations include
Feline/Canine Distemper, Feline/Canine Rabies
Vaccination, and Canine Bordatella. Tests include
Feline Felv/FIV and Canine Heartworm Testing. Pet
owners may choose to purchase services individually,
or as a complete package for their dog or cat.
Additional services include pet microchip
identification, nail trims, flea and heartworm
prevention, and dog licensing.
For more information about the vaccination clinic,
or to make an appointment, pet owners may contact
Tabitha at (616) 791-8055.
Community
Outreach Events
The
Humane Society of Kent County is dedicated to promoting
adoption, and responsible pet care to the public.
Our Outreach team of staff and volunteers travels to
various locations throughout Kent County, bringing our
adoptable pets, clinics, and information to the
community.
Saturday, April 12
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adoptable Pets
at Petco
3165 Alpine Ave,
Walker
Saturday, April 19
Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Adoptable Pets
at Chow Hound
740 28th Street SE,
Grand Rapids
For more information on Humane
Society of Kent County events, please contact
Meahgan Pear,
Marketing and Events Coordinator,
(616) 791-8089 or
meahgan@hskc.org.